Kigamboni Naval Base
Naval base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
6°49′47.2″S 39°18′7.6″E / 6.829778°S 39.302111°E / -6.829778; 39.302111The Kigamboni Naval Base (Kituo cha Jeshi la Wanamaji Kigamboni, in Swahili) is a naval base located in Kigamboni ward of Kigamboni District in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The base also hosts the Kigamboni Navy Health Center that is available to the public as well as Navy personnel. The base was built with assistance from China in return for international support in the global stage.[1][2] President Julius Nyerere laid the foundation stone on 6 May 1970.[3]
References
- ^ Michael G. Brooks, Kendall D. Gott. Security Assistance, U.S. and International Historical Perspectives: Proceedings of the Combat Studies Institute 2006 Military History Symposium. Government Printing Office. pp. 278–. ISBN 978-0-16-087349-2.
- ^ Raj Narain Misra (1986). Indian Ocean and India's Security. Mittal Publications. pp. 134–. GGKEY:CCJCT3CW16S.
- ^ Alaba Ogunsanwo (1974). China's Policy in Africa, 1958-71. Cambridge University Press. pp. 251–. ISBN 978-0-521-20126-1.
External links
- Official website
- China and Tanzania conclude historic naval exercise
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Kigamboni District
Headquarters: Somangila
- Tungi
- Vijibweni
- Kimbiji
- Kisarawe II
- Kigamboni
- Mjimwema
- Kibada
- Somangila
- Pemba Mnazi
- Mwera River
- Ukooni River
- Mbalajangi River
- Mumani River
- Potea River
- Kidete River
- Nguva River
- Pumbweni River
- Mbaranyange River
- Mkomosi River
- Msinga River
- Shungu River
- Kigamboni
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